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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.71, 3,677.55 and 892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.71, 3,677.55 and 892.07 is: 1,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.71 : 3,677.55 = 892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.71/3,677.55 = 892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.71x = 3,677.55 × 892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.71x = 3,280,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,613.64/2,451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.09

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